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Nebraska · 137 residents (2025 est.) · 0.213 sq mi
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Dawson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,913. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
166
−21%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
779 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 981 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.9
+49%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:137 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1071351631902181990201020202024Dawson
2024166
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,913
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,088
+124%since 2000
from $13,415 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.249
−22%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services16.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration14.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(6)
Diversity Score8.7%(14)
Diversity Score
9
+84%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−20.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
39.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
25.2%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 74.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson, Nebraska?

Dawson, Nebraska has about 166 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dawson, Nebraska?

The typical household in Dawson, Nebraska earns about $60,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dawson, Nebraska expensive?

In Dawson, Nebraska, the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson, Nebraska?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dawson, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dawson, Nebraska?

About 3.7% of people in Dawson, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dawson, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Dawson, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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